As of this morning, the Feather River Canyon fire had grown to 15,334 acres and is considered 10 percent contained, according to the Plumas National Forest.

Officials have pushed back a possible full containment date to Aug. 21, but containment and mop-up is occurring at Belden on Highway 70.

A meeting is planned at 6 p.m. tonight at the Canyon Dam Country Store, 29535 Highway 89, Canyon Dam for fire officials to talk about the fire.

Fire officials said the fire spread along all perimeters during Monda night, with portions of the southern edge of the fire backing down to Highway 70.

The road is still open, but travelers will meet one-way controls, and should check on road conditions by calling 1-800-427-6723 on online at www.dot.ca.gov.

Several spot fires occurred outside the northern flank of the fire and were aggressively met.

Assigned to the fire are crews totalling 765. Additional personnel have been brought in, and another base camp is being set up at Almanor Campground.

Engine crews will continue to improve containment lines, and may carry out some small burnouts to strengthen the lines.

A new fire near the junction of Highways 89 and 70 was suppressed Monday night by crews working on the Chips Fire.

Belden, Little Haven and Maggie's Trailer Park are on still on precautionary evacuation. A voluntary evacuation notice has been issued for Rush Creek and the area south of Highway 89 that includes Butt Valley Reservoir and Humbug Reservoir.

Resident along Highway 70 from Tobin to Twain are still encouraged to make evacuation plans.

Portions of the Pacific Crest, Yellow Creek, Ben Lomond and Indian Creek trails are closed.

The Chips Fire started July 29 about 20 miles northwest of Quincy, near the Pacific Crest Trail.